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Liability Risk and Insurance

Another clearance for gun makers

The California Supreme Court has ruled gun manufacturer Navegar was not liable for a shooting spree (eight dead, six injured) by Gian Ferri. The decision was based largely on a 1983 state law barring liability against the gun industry. It had been argued that Navegar manufactured guns, particularly the TEC-DC9, with express appeal to criminals.

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